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🔆 NATO’s Strategic Transformation: Implications for Global Security 📍 Why in News? ✅ NATO is entering a new strategic phase, with Europe assuming greater responsibility for its own defence as the U.S. shifts more strategic focus to the Indo-Pacific. 📍 Key Highlights ✅ European NATO members have committed to increasing defence spending and strengthening indigenous military capabilities. ✅ The U.S. is reducing its conventional military footprint in Europe while continuing to provide strategic deterrence. ✅ NATO’s focus is shifting from burden-sharing to strategic redistribution of responsibilities. ✅ The Russia–Ukraine conflict has accelerated NATO’s military modernisation and defence industrial capacity. 📍 Implications for India ✅ Greater U.S. focus on the Indo-Pacific aligns with India’s strategic interests. ✅ Opens opportunities for defence manufacturing, advanced technologies, AI, cybersecurity and semiconductor cooperation. ✅ India can deepen partnerships while maintaining its policy of strategic autonomy. 📍 Prelims Fact ✅ NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was established in 1949 and currently comprises 32 member countries.

Tracing the Evolution of the Tiranga 🇮🇳 🔸From the earliest flags of India’s freedom movement to the Tricolour adopted as our National Flag in 1947, every colour, symbol and design tells a story of sacrifice, courage, unity and hope. 🔸Discover the remarkable journey of the Tiranga, a symbol of India’s identity, resilience and the dreams of a billion Indians.

🔆 National Investment Policy for Urea (NIPU)–2026 📍 Why in Focus? ✅ The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the National Investment Policy for Urea (NIPU)–2026 to boost domestic urea production, reduce import dependence, and strengthen India’s fertilizer security. 📍 Key Highlights ✅ Encourages investment in new gas-based urea manufacturing units to achieve Atmanirbharta in urea production. ✅ Introduces separate fixed and variable cost components, with a Return on Equity (RoE) band of 12–16%. ✅ Provides foreign exchange risk mitigation by allowing conversion of fixed costs into Indian Rupees after four years. ✅ India currently has 33 operational urea plants with an installed capacity of 269.42 LMT. 📍 Need for the Policy ✅ Rising fertilizer demand, import dependence, and concerns over global supply disruptions. ✅ Supports timely fertilizer availability and strengthens India’s food security. 📍 UPSC Value Addition ✅ Urea subsidy (2025–26): ₹1.42 lakh crore out of the total fertilizer subsidy of ₹2.17 lakh crore. ✅ Subsidised fertilizers are sold through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system using Point of Sale (PoS) devices linked to Aadhaar. ✅ Promotes Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) for balanced and sustainable fertilizer use.

Question paper will be made available to candidates during the online examination. In addition to this, Question Paper with Answer Key and Individual Response will be made available in candidates’ webpage login during the period of ‘Objection Management’…

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India Achieves Landmark 300 GW Non-Fossil Fuel Power Capacity In a major milestone for the nation's clean energy transition and climate action targets, India has crossed 300 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed electricity generation capacity as on 31st July, 2026; over 60% of the 500 GW capacity targeted to be achieved by 2030. Breakdown of Non-Fossil Fuel Capacity (as on 31.07.2026): 💠Solar Power: 164.59 GW 💠Wind Power: 58.14 GW 💠Hydro Power (Large & Small): 57.24 GW 💠Bio-power: 11.75 GW 💠Nuclear Power: 8.78 GW 💠Total Non-Fossil Capacity: 300.50 GW The share of non-fossil fuel electricity capacity in the country’s total electricity generation capacity (which is around 552 GW at present), has reached over 54%.

🔆 Cauvery Water Dispute: Need for a Distress-Sharing Formula 📍 Why in News? ✅ Deficient southwest monsoon has revived the Cauvery water dispute, with Karnataka and Tamil Nadu facing acute water stress and renewed disagreements over water sharing. 📍 Key Highlights ✅ Poor monsoon has intensified water scarcity, affecting drinking water supply, irrigation, and farmers’ livelihoods in both States. ✅ Karnataka released significantly less water than the Tribunal’s prescribed share, citing concerns over future drinking water needs. ✅ The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) directed Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs daily for 15 days, following recommendations of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC). ✅ Existing institutional mechanisms require compliance, but experts stress the need for a scientific distress-sharing formula during low-rainfall years. ✅ Cooperative federalism, transparent reservoir data sharing, and basin-level planning are essential for sustainable inter-State river water management.

🔆 Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) (Amendment) Bill, 2026 📍 Why in News? ✅ Parliament passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to strengthen anti-cheating measures after the NEET-UG paper leak. 📍 Key Provisions ✅ Investigation to be completed within 60 days. ✅ Trials in designated fast-track courts to conclude within 3 months of filing the chargesheet. ✅ High Court appeals to be decided by a Division Bench within 3 months. ✅ Adjournments restricted beyond the next day except for exceptional reasons. ✅ States/UTs to appoint special public prosecutors for these trials. 📍 Enhanced Penalties ✅ General offences: 5–10 years’ imprisonment and fine up to ₹50 lakh. ✅ Service providers: Fine increased to ₹5 crore. ✅ Organised crime: Minimum 7 years’ imprisonment and fine up to ₹10 crore. 📍 Concerns ✅ No provision if the 60-day investigation deadline is missed. ✅ Fixed timelines may conflict with Supreme Court rulings against rigid limits in criminal trials. ✅ Fast-track courts continue to face backlogs, judicial vacancies, and staff shortages.

✈️ AFCAT 02/2026 Exam Day Checklist Best of luck to all AFCAT aspirants! Before leaving for your exam centre, make sure you have everything ready. ✅ Must Carry 📝 Admit Card 🪪 Original Aadhaar Card 🆔 Original Second Valid Photo ID (as mentioned in your application…

✈️ AFCAT 02/2026 Exam Day Checklist Best of luck to all AFCAT aspirants! Before leaving for your exam centre, make sure you have everything ready. ✅ Must Carry 📝 Admit Card 🪪 Original Aadhaar Card 🆔 Original Second Valid Photo ID (as mentioned in your application, if applicable) 📸 2 Passport-size Colour Photographs (same as uploaded in the application) 🖊️ Blue/Black Ballpoint Transparent Pen 📌 Keep your admit card safe after the exam—it will be required during AFSB if you are shortlisted. All the very best for AFCAT 02/2026!

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